Sunday's Show and Tell ...11/21/21

[genesmachines]

I have 3 ladies bicycles to show. First a BF Goodrich by Schwinn. I am guessing 40s, serial number K36945. Messinger seat. It has a New Departure Model D with black out hubs. The handlebars and sprocket are black, is this factory or someone matching them to the hubs? #2 is a 1936 Columbus by Westfield. Serial #A118457, C7. It has neat United States Giant Chain Tread No. 778 tires that need help, ANY IDEAS ON BRINGING THE TIRES BACK so they could be pliable and hold air for display? #3 is your best guess, no headbadge. I find no serial no. on bottom bracket. It has a blank brake arm but i found New Departure Model C on rear hub and it has a "Bik-Loc" lock on the front fork. At some point someone replaced? the front wheel with a wood rim, the front tire dosen't match the rear. The grips I assume to be coke bottle and have red reflectors?, very nice shape. It looks to be repainted as there is blue under the black paint. It has a square head bolt with an M for the seat clamp. What tis it? Thanks for any info on these.

 

[SirMike1983]

 

[GTs58]

@genesmachines
That Schwinn is a war time model and most likely a 1944 build. A crank date would be appreciated if it has a date. Here's @Miq 's thread on these war time Schwinns that includes a list of the currently found pieces.

Wartime Schwinn New World Bikes - We Know You Have Them - Tell Us About Them!! | Lightweight Schwinn Bicycles

Please help us gather some more info on wartime Schwinn New Worlds (or other lightweights). We know many of you have these unique bikes and they all have an interesting story to tell. We are already starting to get an idea of what serial number New Worlds have the transition from brazing to...

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[Mike Franco]

Picked these up sunday and before